What ‘Gurt’ Really Means And It Isn’t What You Think
[ad_1] Most days, you feel like you need a translator to understand half of what kids are saying. Thanks to the popularity of social media sites like TikTok, every week children and teens are finding new phrases and memes to share and say to each other – much to the befuddlement of their parents. From […]
Ted Bundy stalked teen victim, posed as her boyfriend at school before her murder, family reveals
[ad_1] Notorious serial killer Ted Bundy had stalked one of his teen victims – even posing as her boyfriend – months before her severely beaten, naked corpse was discovered in Utah, her family says. Laura Ann Aime, 17, was targeted by the womanizing mass murderer up until she disappeared from a Halloween party more than […]
Countries around the world are considering teen social media bans – why experts warn it’s a ‘lazy’ fix
[ad_1] Gen Z girl looking at smartphone screen feeling upset scrolling on social media. Mementojpeg | Moment | Getty Images Governments around the world are making efforts to crack down on teen social media use amid mounting evidence of potential harms, but critics argue blanket bans are an ineffective quick fix. Australia became the first […]
1 In 5 Boys Know Someone Their Age Who’s In A Relationship With An AI Chatbot
[ad_1] One in five boys know someone their age who is in a relationship with an AI chatbot, according to a new survey. Male Allies UK caught up with over 1,000 boys aged 12-16 years old to dive into their behaviour and attitudes when it comes to engaging with AI chatbots. The vast majority, eight […]
From TikTok To Therapists: Why ‘Gooning’ Culture Is Worrying Child Experts
[ad_1] Kids chat about a lot of pretty odd stuff (remember Ballerina Cappuccina?) – however if you’ve heard them mention ‘gooning’ in conversation with their mates, or during gaming, it’s certainly worth pulling them up on it. While you might consider ‘gooning’ as messing around or even goofing about (that’s what first came to my […]
Italy investigates Sephora and Benefit over skincare marketing to children
[ad_1] A view of a Sephora beauty product store on May 30, 2025 in Sherman Oaks, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Italian regulators are looking to clamp down on the tween skincare obsession and are investigating the LVMH-owned cosmetic brands Sephora and Benefit over an “insidious” marketing campaign to children. The Italian Competition Authority […]
Dear Abby: My husband is in denial about his mental decline
[ad_1] DEAR ABBY: For four years, I tried to get my stubborn husband to get his hearing checked, once I realized it was decreasing. When he finally did, he had lost a significant amount. Now he seems to be declining mentally, and he refuses to get a checkup. I have told him that if he […]
Not Enough Teens Read For Pleasure. Try These 6 Books To Entice Them
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Move Over ‘Six-Seven’. Kids Are Saying ‘Lowkenuinely’ Now
[ad_1] If there’s one thing we know about Gen Alpha, it’s that they low-key delight in coining a new word (or five) and the odd nonsensical phrase. Take six-seven for example. It became a global phenomenon in 2025 thanks to social media, but it didn’t ever really mean anything. Or, at least, nobody could agree […]
‘I Read My Teen’s Messages And Saw Something Inappropriate’
[ad_1] Most children of secondary school age (we’re talking 12- to 15-year-olds) have a smartphone – and some of them will be allowed to have one on the condition they’re happy to give their device up every now and then for their parents to check. But what happens if, during one of these checks, you […]